The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick narrowed his eyes as rage bubbled in his heart.

However, when he saw Craig coming forward to greet him, he put on a mocking expression.

“Why are you here so early in the morning, Mr. Jenson?” With a smile, Craig swiftly arrived before Cedrick and nodded politely.

Cedrick glanced at Charles and uttered casually, “Nico received a tip. Apparently, Charles illegally crossed the national border during the past year. I’ve decided to apprehend him personally as it’s rare to have evidence of his wrongdoing.”

Craig’s smile froze slightly. “Illegally crossing the national border? That sounds like an international case, Mr. Jenson. Shouldn’t you be investigating the matter with foreign institutions?”

“You’re right. However, Charles and I are old friends. It’s been a while since we met, so I’ll bring him to the secret interrogation room first to grill him. It’ll be the perfect warmup for him.”

The edges of Craig’s lips curved upward again. “You’re the boss of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You don’t need to tell me who you plan to question.”

Cedrick glanced at Craig indifferently. “You’re the leader of the Newton family and Charles’ older brother, so I thought I should let you know.”

“Sure.” Craig lowered his head respectfully.

Without delay, Cedrick sauntered toward Charles, who was kneeling unsteadily. Tutting, he remarked, “What did he do wrong? Why is he already beaten up before I interrogate him?”

Craig’s expression remained unchanged. “He broke the family rules, so I punished him. I whipped him at few times and forced him to kneel here briefly. It won’t kill him.”

Silently, Cedrick approached Charles with his hands in his pockets.

Charles was reaching his limit as he aimed his blurry vision at Cedrick before looking at Craig.

Glowering, he spoke in a guilty tone. “What’s the meaning of this, Mr. Jenson?”

Cedrick didn’t say a word while Nico explained, “You committed a felony by illegally crossing the national border. Let’s go. We’ll bring you to the interrogation room you’re most familiar with.”

countenance shifted slightly as a smirk formed on his face. “You accepted my apology in front of Gwen last night, Cedrick. Yet, you came to arrest

you are.”

eyes as he

observed the duo’s expressions at

to mock, “If Gwen learns you’re using an official excuse to seek revenge

shoulder. “I shall reward your insult by using all the

pain, Charles collapsed on the ground, unable to

sight away

response, Nico gestured at a few subordinates to carry

“Wait,” stated Craig.

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glared at him coldly. He disliked people interrupting his

addition to the country’s laws, he violated the Newton family’s rules, too. Can you apprehend him at noon instead so I

Cedrick’s expression darkened further.

replied, “You know Mr. Jenson rarely apprehends felons personally, Mr. Craig. Yet, you’re asking him to leave empty-handed before returning

fault for being inconsiderate. How about this? You’re free to drink tea in the living room while I settle the Newton family’s crucial matter in half an hour, Mr. Jenson. Once

No doubt Craig’s suspicious of

stalemate ensued. Meanwhile, Charles, who was lying weakly on

most ruthless methods to torture me. I’m almost at my limit, and there’s no telling if I can prevent myself from spilling the truth while losing consciousness. When his train of thought ended there,

“You must believe me, Craig. I didn’t steal Karl’s keys or anything from the top

slightly as he glanced at

at him, though inquisitively. “What unknown secret is hiding on the top floor? I can’t believe you forbid your family from entering a section of the house. What are you doing,

more, Craig’s expression shifted slightly before he kicked Charles

than Cedrick’s. Charles rolled on the pebbled path multiple times, causing immense pain in his

he vomited a mouthful of blood